School Physical Therapist | Naperville, Illinois

Naperville, IL
Bilingual Therapies Schools - PT Contract 1 day ago Apply

Make a difference in the lives of students by using your expertise in physical therapy to help them reach their fullest potential. This contract opportunity is perfect for an experienced physical therapist who enjoys variety, collaboration, and impacting young learners across multiple educational settings.

You will provide in-person services throughout several schools, supporting students in both general and specialized education programs. The role covers the full academic year with both full-time and part-time arrangements considered. Your workdays will fit within regular school hours, with some variation in daily start and end times.

Key Qualifications:

  • MPT or DPT degree required
  • Active Illinois Physical Therapy License
  • Experience in pediatric or school settings strongly preferred
  • Capacity to travel between school locations as needed
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
  • Primary Responsibilities:

  • Deliver direct and consultative physical therapy to a caseload of 35-45 students in both self-contained and general education environments
  • Complete comprehensive evaluations and design individualized therapy plans
  • Implement treatments, including the use of mobility and positioning equipment
  • Consult and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including educators, paraprofessionals, and nurses
  • Maintain thorough daily session notes, progress reports, and goal tracking
  • Adapt approach based on students’ needs across elementary through transition programs
  • This position offers a robust professional experience collaborating within an educational team and supporting students’ independence and participation. With a schedule aligning to school hours and a variety of student needs to address, no two days will be the same.

    If you are passionate about making a lasting impact in students’ school journeys and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply today! Take this opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic and supportive educational environment.

    Compensation for this position ranges from $39.28 to $59.28. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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